3GSM 2007: three new Nokia E series mobiles

These are the three new E-series business phones announced by Nokia this morning

At a press conference held at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Nokia today announced three new E series business phones with the latest version of Nokia's Communicator device, the E90, grabbing the headlines.

The Nokia E90 Communicator is the latest version of Nokia's long-serving folding Qwerty keyboard design. Based on the Symbian S60 operating system for the first time, the latest communicator is a 3G/HSDPA and Wi-Fi equipped device with onboard GPS satnav capability, a 3.2-megapixel camera and full web browsing capabilities.

Business-friendly

Completing the new Eseries trio is a slim sliderphone, the E65 . Again, it's an S60-based model aimed at the business user, featuring 3G and Wi-Fi, and comes loaded with business-friendly features including push email and PC syncing support. A Nokia Browser is also featured in the specification.

The E65 has a large 16 million colour display, with a 2-megapixel camera in the back panel and a video call camera above the display. It's15.5mm thin and weighs in at 115g.

The E65 is available now in some markets, while the E90 and E61i are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2007.